BOLD VENTURES April 2025
Western Pennsylvania Blind Outdoor Leisure Development
Sponsorship of the April BOLD Ventures is by Karen Seligman.
Thanks for your support of BOLD Ventures!
Hello current and former members and volunteers of BOLD!
You are invited to attend a celebration of BOLD’s history and achievements at BOLD’s 50th Anniversary Party on Saturday April 26 at Boyce Park, 4 Seasons Activity Center, 901 Centerview Dr, Plum, PA 15239. Since we are Western Pennsylvania Blind Outdoor Leisure Development, the festivities will start at 1:30 with an hour for us to enjoy time outdoors at the park. During that hour, sighted and visually impaired guests can either relax on the patio, go for a leisurely walk led by Dom, or go for a lively hike led by Kristen and Nick. There will be drinks and light snacks available. The Party and dinner festivities will start at 3:00 and end approximately at 6:00 with a catered dinner, desserts, drinks and time to socialize and reminisce. There will be a brief introduction of the BOLD Board and directors of some of our partner organizations. We will reflect on BOLD’s history, the present, and future.
Reservations are required by April 16th by calling Jeff at 412-487-9469 or emailing him at going4walk@duck.com. Please let Jeff know if you will be attending the outdoor time in the park, the dinner party, or both and if you are willing to be a sighted guide for the walk or hike. Also, let him know if you have dietary restrictions such as gluten free, vegan, or vegetarian.
There is no charge for the party, but if you would like to be a sponsor, you can donate before or at the party by check or by using this donate button, Donate or on our website: www.wpabold.blogspot.com
Your check should be made out to WPA BOLD. The mailing address is:
WPA BOLD
PO Box 9101
Pittsburgh, PA 15224
If you pay by check or the website be sure to indicate that you are a sponsor for the 50th Anniversary party. Have fun sponsoring in one of the following BOLD categories:
Brave sponsor, $10
Daring sponsor, $25
Intrepid Sponsor, $50
Audacious Sponsor, $100 or more
Your sponsorship will be much appreciated and listed in the party program. When you make your donation let Debby know at 412-742-4288 or dm-hill@comcast.net so that she can list you in the program. Thank you!
Join us for a fun party and celebrate 50 years of being BOLD together!
BOLD Pictures: Our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/wpabold includes pictures of BOLD events.APRIL CALENDAR
Tuesdays, April 1, 15, and 29, from 9 am to 12:30 pm, Mall Walking at the Monroeville Mall. Cost is free. Lunch is on your own at the food court. Sighted guides and visually impaired walkers sign up by 11 am the Tuesday prior to the walk by calling Peggy at 412-683-6070 or text her at 412-977-2351. So, to sign up for April 1, contact Peggy by 11 am Tuesday, March 25, for April 15 contact Peggy by 11 am April 8, and for April 29 contact Peggy by 11 am April 22.
Every Thursday in April, from noon to 1:30, Ice skating at the Mount Lebanon Ice Center, 900 Cedar Blvd., Pittsburgh, 15228. Cost is $6. If you’re looking for some exercise consider Thursday ice skating. The ice is great, and accommodations can be made for all experience levels. If you’ve been thinking of trying skating, but you are worried about getting a ride, go ahead and sign up, and we may be able to find you transportation. We need sighted ice skaters to be guides on and off the ice. Sign-up by 8 pm on the Sunday before each date by leaving a voicemail or text for Tammi at 412-951-6528 or email at tswiantek@comcast.net.
Monday, April 7, from 6 to 8 pm, Board Meeting in-person at Western PA School for Blind Children, 250 N. Bellefield Avenue, Oakland. Any non-board Members who want to attend must call Nancy at 412-561-3972 by Saturday, April 5.
Wednesdays, April 9 and 23, from 7 to 9:30 pm, SE Wisconsin BOLD virtual bingo, for all the sign-up information leave a voicemail or text Tammi at 412-951-6528 or email at tswiantek@comcast.net. Have fun and good luck!
Thursday, April 17, from 7:00 to 8:30 pm, BOLD Game Night on the conference line 385-799-9487. Penny will host, and she has ideas for games to play, but she will be counting on you to choose the fun! You do not have to sign-up for this event, just come and enjoy!
Thursday, April 24, from 7 to 8:30 pm, Spring Fling poetry and short story reading on the conference line 385-799-9487. Hosted by Penny. When you sign up be sure to say if you are going to read a spring-themed poem or story or be a listener in the audience. Sign up with Terri by 10 pm Monday, April 21 at 412-441-0925 or email terriwinaught2@gmail.com.
Saturday, April 26, from 1:30 to 6 pm, BOLD 50th Anniversary Party at Boyce Park, 4 Seasons Activity Center, 901 Centerview Dr, Plum, PA 15239. No charge. The description of the festivities is at the top of this newsletter. Make your reservation by 8 pm April 16 with Jeff. Let him know if you will be attending the time outdoors in the park, the dinner party, or both and if you are willing to be a sighted guide for the leisurely walk or lively hike. Also, let him know if you have dietary restrictions such as gluten free, vegan, or vegetarian. Jeff can be reached by calling 412-487-9469 or emailing going4walk@duck.com.UPCOMING EVENTS
Saturday, May 10, from 10 to 11:30, World Migratory Bird Day at Frick Park, Frick Environmental Center, 2005 Beechwood Blvd, Pittsburgh 15217. We will do bird identification in the outdoor classroom and have a short walk led by Frick Staff along with knowledgeable guides from the Intersectional Bird Club of Pittsburgh. We might have an opportunity to visit the goats. Sign up by Friday, May 2 with Linda at 412-681-9686.CULTURAL ACTIVITIES
Anyone interested in getting information about upcoming audio described plays or the availability of tickets for cultural events such as symphony or chamber music concerts, or operas, please call Joyce at 412-521-4385.BOLD BITS
A huge bundle of get-well wishes go out to Ray Jablonowski who earlier this month had heart surgery and is recovering at home. Ray, follow the doctor’s orders, and don’t try to be superman!
Joyce Driben is happy to report that she is back home and well on the way to recovery from her hip surgery. Joyce, keep up the good work!
Happy April Birthday to: Carrie Fisher, Ray Jablonowski, Jim Wiseman, Larry Wiseman, and anyone else celebrating an April birthday!
NEWSLETTER RECORDING: Thanks to the diligent work of Marty Mathews, anyone can hear a recording of this newsletter by calling 401-252-0029 Access Code: 265365#.Contact Us
WPA BOLD
PO Box 9101
Pittsburgh, PA 15224
Donate: Donate
Email: boldwpa@gmail.com
Website: www.wpabold.blogspot.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/wpabold
Editors: Debby Hill & friends
Sponsorship of the April BOLD Ventures is by Karen Seligman.
Thanks for your support of BOLD Ventures!
Hello current and former members and volunteers of BOLD!
You are invited to attend a celebration of BOLD’s history and achievements at BOLD’s 50th Anniversary Party on Saturday April 26 at Boyce Park, 4 Seasons Activity Center, 901 Centerview Dr, Plum, PA 15239. Since we are Western Pennsylvania Blind Outdoor Leisure Development, the festivities will start at 1:30 with an hour for us to enjoy time outdoors at the park. During that hour, sighted and visually impaired guests can either relax on the patio, go for a leisurely walk led by Dom, or go for a lively hike led by Kristen and Nick. There will be drinks and light snacks available. The Party and dinner festivities will start at 3:00 and end approximately at 6:00 with a catered dinner, desserts, drinks and time to socialize and reminisce. There will be a brief introduction of the BOLD Board and directors of some of our partner organizations. We will reflect on BOLD’s history, the present, and future.
Reservations are required by April 16th by calling Jeff at 412-487-9469 or emailing him at going4walk@duck.com. Please let Jeff know if you will be attending the outdoor time in the park, the dinner party, or both and if you are willing to be a sighted guide for the walk or hike. Also, let him know if you have dietary restrictions such as gluten free, vegan, or vegetarian.
There is no charge for the party, but if you would like to be a sponsor, you can donate before or at the party by check or by using this donate button, Donate or on our website: www.wpabold.blogspot.com
Your check should be made out to WPA BOLD. The mailing address is:
WPA BOLD
PO Box 9101
Pittsburgh, PA 15224
If you pay by check or the website be sure to indicate that you are a sponsor for the 50th Anniversary party. Have fun sponsoring in one of the following BOLD categories:
Brave sponsor, $10
Daring sponsor, $25
Intrepid Sponsor, $50
Audacious Sponsor, $100 or more
Your sponsorship will be much appreciated and listed in the party program. When you make your donation let Debby know at 412-742-4288 or dm-hill@comcast.net so that she can list you in the program. Thank you!
Join us for a fun party and celebrate 50 years of being BOLD together!
BOLD Pictures: Our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/wpabold includes pictures of BOLD events.
APRIL CALENDAR
Tuesdays, April 1, 15, and 29, from 9 am to 12:30 pm, Mall Walking at the Monroeville Mall. Cost is free. Lunch is on your own at the food court. Sighted guides and visually impaired walkers sign up by 11 am the Tuesday prior to the walk by calling Peggy at 412-683-6070 or text her at 412-977-2351. So, to sign up for April 1, contact Peggy by 11 am Tuesday, March 25, for April 15 contact Peggy by 11 am April 8, and for April 29 contact Peggy by 11 am April 22.Every Thursday in April, from noon to 1:30, Ice skating at the Mount Lebanon Ice Center, 900 Cedar Blvd., Pittsburgh, 15228. Cost is $6. If you’re looking for some exercise consider Thursday ice skating. The ice is great, and accommodations can be made for all experience levels. If you’ve been thinking of trying skating, but you are worried about getting a ride, go ahead and sign up, and we may be able to find you transportation. We need sighted ice skaters to be guides on and off the ice. Sign-up by 8 pm on the Sunday before each date by leaving a voicemail or text for Tammi at 412-951-6528 or email at tswiantek@comcast.net.
Monday, April 7, from 6 to 8 pm, Board Meeting in-person at Western PA School for Blind Children, 250 N. Bellefield Avenue, Oakland. Any non-board Members who want to attend must call Nancy at 412-561-3972 by Saturday, April 5.
Wednesdays, April 9 and 23, from 7 to 9:30 pm, SE Wisconsin BOLD virtual bingo, for all the sign-up information leave a voicemail or text Tammi at 412-951-6528 or email at tswiantek@comcast.net. Have fun and good luck!
Thursday, April 17, from 7:00 to 8:30 pm, BOLD Game Night on the conference line 385-799-9487. Penny will host, and she has ideas for games to play, but she will be counting on you to choose the fun! You do not have to sign-up for this event, just come and enjoy!
Thursday, April 24, from 7 to 8:30 pm, Spring Fling poetry and short story reading on the conference line 385-799-9487. Hosted by Penny. When you sign up be sure to say if you are going to read a spring-themed poem or story or be a listener in the audience. Sign up with Terri by 10 pm Monday, April 21 at 412-441-0925 or email terriwinaught2@gmail.com.
Saturday, April 26, from 1:30 to 6 pm, BOLD 50th Anniversary Party at Boyce Park, 4 Seasons Activity Center, 901 Centerview Dr, Plum, PA 15239. No charge. The description of the festivities is at the top of this newsletter. Make your reservation by 8 pm April 16 with Jeff. Let him know if you will be attending the time outdoors in the park, the dinner party, or both and if you are willing to be a sighted guide for the leisurely walk or lively hike. Also, let him know if you have dietary restrictions such as gluten free, vegan, or vegetarian. Jeff can be reached by calling 412-487-9469 or emailing going4walk@duck.com.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Saturday, May 10, from 10 to 11:30, World Migratory Bird Day at Frick Park, Frick Environmental Center, 2005 Beechwood Blvd, Pittsburgh 15217. We will do bird identification in the outdoor classroom and have a short walk led by Frick Staff along with knowledgeable guides from the Intersectional Bird Club of Pittsburgh. We might have an opportunity to visit the goats. Sign up by Friday, May 2 with Linda at 412-681-9686.CULTURAL ACTIVITIES
Anyone interested in getting information about upcoming audio described plays or the availability of tickets for cultural events such as symphony or chamber music concerts, or operas, please call Joyce at 412-521-4385.BOLD BITS
A huge bundle of get-well wishes go out to Ray Jablonowski who earlier this month had heart surgery and is recovering at home. Ray, follow the doctor’s orders, and don’t try to be superman!Joyce Driben is happy to report that she is back home and well on the way to recovery from her hip surgery. Joyce, keep up the good work!
Happy April Birthday to: Carrie Fisher, Ray Jablonowski, Jim Wiseman, Larry Wiseman, and anyone else celebrating an April birthday!
NEWSLETTER RECORDING: Thanks to the diligent work of Marty Mathews, anyone can hear a recording of this newsletter by calling 401-252-0029 Access Code: 265365#.
Contact Us
WPA BOLDPO Box 9101
Pittsburgh, PA 15224
Donate: Donate
Email: boldwpa@gmail.com
Website: www.wpabold.blogspot.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/wpabold
Editors: Debby Hill & friends